06.22.87 - The Marquee, London, Englandopening act: Little Angelsset: Shadow Of Your Love, Out Ta Get Me, Anything Goes, It's So Easy, Mr. Brownstone, Nightrain, My Michelle, Welcome To The Jungle, You're Crazy, Paradise City, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, Move To The City, Nice Boysaudio/video recording?: audionotes: Axl introduces 'It's So Easy' as "our new single." Axl says that he got kicked out of Tower Records in London because he was sitting down in the store.magazine ad 1magazine ad 2photosreviews

06.28.87 - The Marquee, London, Englandopening act: Little Angelsset: It's So Easy, Shadow Of Your Love, Move To The City, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, Whole Lotta Rosieaudio/video recording?: audio [incomplete]notes: This setlist is incomplete. These 5 songs were released on the Japanese EP "Live From The Jungle."magazine adphotosreviews

08.01.87 - Whisky A Go Go, Hollywood, CAset: Welcome To The Junglenotes: This was the video shoot for 'Welcome To The Jungle.' From director Nigel Dick - "GUNS N' ROSES will perform the number onstage at the Whiskey. We will shoot the band's close-ups during the day and then let in a regular audience that evening and shoot them during their live show. They will play the song perhaps two or three times during the show."

08.02.87 - Whisky A Go Go, Hollywood, CAset: Welcome To The Junglenotes: This was the video shoot for 'Welcome To The Jungle.' From director Nigel Dick - "GUNS N' ROSES will perform the number onstage at the Whiskey. We will shoot the band's close-ups during the day and then let in a regular audience that evening and shoot them during their live show. They will play the song perhaps two or three times during the show."

08.14.87 - Halifax, Canadaopening for: The Cultaudio/video recording?: nonotes: The first show on the Cult/GN'R tour.

08.17.87 - Verdun Auditorium, Montreal, Canadaopening for: The Cultset: Out Ta Get Me, Anything Goes, It's So Easy, Mr. Brownstone, Nightrain, Welcome To The Jungle, My Michelle, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, You're Crazy, Paradise Cityaudio/video recording?: audionotes: Rare performance of 'Out Ta Get Me' as the opener on this part of the tour. To introduce 'Anything Goes,' Axl says, “There are no rules in Montreal, so I guess anything goes!” Before 'Paradise City,' Axl mentions how great The Cult have treated them.

08.22.87 - Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, ILopening for: The Cultaudio/video recording?: nonotes: This show was most likely canceled - at the UIC show on 12.18.87, Slash mentions they're sorry they had to cancel the last time they were supposed to play in Chicago.flyerposter

08.24.87 - Winnipeg Arena, Winnipeg, Canadaopening for: The Cultset: It's So Easy, Anything Goes, Out Ta Get Me, Mr. Brownstone, Nightrain, Welcome To The Jungle, My Michelle, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, You're Crazy, Paradise Cityaudio/video recording?: audionotes: This show might have taken place on August 25th. 'Out Ta Get Me' is dedicated to cops anywhere that 'suck the big dick,' according to Axl. Axl says that 'My Michelle' is about a girl that did way too many 'powerstripes.'

08.28.87 - Kiel Opera House, St. Louis, MOopening for: Ace Frehley's Cometaudio/video recording?: nonotes: This opening show/tour for Ace Frehley was canceled, leading to the opening dates for The Cult.poster

08.29.87 - Coliseum Theatre Stage, Vancouver, Canadaopening for: The Cultset: Knockin' On Heaven's Dooraudio/video recording?: no [The Cult show was recorded]notes: This setlist is incomplete. There were very few people in attendance for GN'R's set, as Appetite For Destruction had been banned in Canada (it was released there 8/26/87) and not many Canadians had heard the album.ticket

08.30.87 - Paramount Theatre, Seattle, WAopening for: The Cultset: It's So Easy, Anything Goes, Out Ta Get Me, Mr. Brownstone, Nightrain, Welcome To The Jungle, My Michelle, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, You're Crazy, Paradise Cityaudio/video recording?: audionotes: Duff's homecoming show. Axl says that he got tired of people who say 'eh' during their recent Canadian tour. Before 'You're Crazy,' Axl says that when Slash dies and is cremated, he'll burn for 3 weeks because of all the alcohol he has consumed!

09.04.87 - Open Air Theatre, San Diego, CAopening for: The Cultset: It's So Easy, Anything Goes, Out Ta Get Me, Mr. Brownstone, Nightrain, Welcome To The Jungle, My Michelle, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, You're Crazy, Paradise Cityaudio/video recording?: audionotes: Before 'Out Ta Get Me,' Axl tells a story about a roadie getting caught with a joint. He goes on to say how much he hates cops. Axl tells the crowd that 'Nightrain' will “really fuck you up, and it's only $1.25!” Before 'My Michelle,' Axl says “One good thing about being back in America is that it is easier to get cocaine.” Axl dedicates 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' to Todd Crew, calling him “One of the best people that ever lived.” Axl lets some fans trade vocals on 'Knockin' On Heavenn's Door.' Slash introduces 'You're Crazy' as “A real sweet love ballad, something really close to my heart!” Before 'Paradise City,' Axl says “You go on tour to see everywhere else, but when you come back to California you realize there ain't nowhere else!”

09.05.87 - Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, CAopening for: The Cultset: It's So Easy, Anything Goes, Out Ta Get Me, Mr. Brownstone, Nightrain, Welcome To The Jungle, My Michelle, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, You're Crazy, Paradise City, Instrumental Jam, Nice Boysaudio/video recording?: audionotes: After 'Mr. Brownstone,' Axl thanks KNAC radio for all the support they have given the band. He then dedicates 'Nightrain' to the station. Axl dedicates 'Welcome To The Jungle' to Riki Rachtman and the Cathouse. 'Paradise City' is cut short because of technical problems. A power outage near the end of 'Nice Boys' ends the set.

09.29.87 - Markthalle, Hamburg, West Germanyopening act: Faster Pussycatset: It's So Easy, Move To The City, Out Ta Get Me, Mr. Brownstone, Rocket Queen, Sweet Child O' Mine, Welcome To The Jungle, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, Paradise City, You're Crazy, Mama Kinaudio/video recording?: audionotes: First show on the European tour. Axl tells the crowd to leave if they don't like the show. Axl lets selected audience members participate in 'Knockin On Heaven's Door' by alternating verses in the chorus with them. Duff asks for vodka in German after 'Paradise City.' Before 'Mama Kin,' Axl says that they'll play Aerosmith songs that Steven Tyler has forgotten to play!

10.05.87 - Rock City, Nottingham, Englandopening act: Faster Pussycatset: It's So Easy, Move To The City, Mr. Brownstone, Out Ta Get Me, Sweet Child O' Mine, Welcome To The Jungle, Rocket Queen, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, You're Crazy, Paradise Cityaudio/video recording?: audionotes: When introducing 'Welcome To The Jungle,' Axl says that TV stations in the USA act like pussies and won't play the video. Axl mentions that he wrote 'Rocket Queen' about a real conversation he had with a girl named Barbie.newspaper adposterticket

10.06.87 - Manchester Apollo, Manchester, Englandopening act: Faster Pussycatset: It's So Easy, Move To The City, Out Ta Get Me, Mr. Brownstone, My Michelle, Rocket Queen, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, Welcome To The Jungle, Sweet Child O' Mine, Paradise City, Mama Kinaudio/video recording?: audionotes: After 'Out Ta Get Me,' Axl thanks Kerrang! and some other British magazines. While introducing 'Rocket Queen,' Axl says that they changed a part of the song during that day's soundcheck. Axl introduces the band during 'Rocket Queen.'newspaper adposterticket

10.22.87 - Obsessions, Randolph, NJopening act: EZOnotes: According to the promoter of this show, Jeff Miller, GN'R canceled this show because Axl wanted to save his voice for the next night's show at the Ritz in NYC.newspaper ad

10.29.87 - L'Amour, Brooklyn, NYopening act: EZOset: It's So Easy, Move To The City, Out Ta Get Me, Mr. Brownstone, My Michelle, Welcome To The Jungle, Sweet Child O' Mine, Rocket Queen, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, You're Crazy, Paradise Cityaudio/video recording?: audionotes: In a newspaper ad for this show, GN'R were listed as 'mystery guests.' Axl mentions that they are 'deep in the heart of Brooklyn.' Before 'Out Ta Get Me,' Axl mentions that he and West Arkeen got into a fight at the hotel the band stayed at the previous week while playing the Ritz. Axl alternates verses in the chorus of 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' with someone. The crowd starts a 'bullshit' chant when Axl announces 'Paradise City' as the last song.newspaper adphototicket

10.30.87 - CBGB's, New York, NYset: You're Crazy, One In A Million, Used To Love Her, Patience, Mr. Brownstone, Move To The Cityaudio/video recording?: audio, videonotes: This is an acoustic set. The first live performances of 'One In A Million' and 'Patience.' Axl tells the crowd he hasn't been asleep for 2 days!photos

11.22.87 - The Omni, Atlanta, GAopening for: Mötley Crüeset: Communication Breakdown, Honky Tonk Women, Blues Jamaudio/video recording?: nonotes: The second show in Atlanta, a few days after the first. At this show, Axl jumps into the crowd to grab a security guard who shoved Axl's friend. The police held Axl backstage while the rest of the band played 'Communication Breakdown,' 'Honky Tonk Women' and a 'Blues Jam,' all with roadie Ronnie Schneider singing.

11.24.87 - Lakeland Civic Center, Lakeland, FLopening for: Mötley Crüeset: It's So Easy, Out Ta Get Me, Anything Goes, Mr. Brownstone, My Michelle, Sweet Child O' Mine, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, Welcome To The Jungle, Nightrainaudio/video recording?: audionotes: The band starts 'Anything Goes' after 'It's So Easy' but Axl stops it so he can go off on the cops that stopped him in Atlanta a few nights before (11.22). He then dedicates 'Out Ta Get Me' to the cops in Atlanta. Axl asks the crowd to sing really loud during 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door,' so he can judge this crowd against the next nights' (11.25).ticket

11.27.87 - Lee Civic Center, Fort Myers, FLopening for: Mötley Crüeset: It's So Easy, Out Ta Get Me, Mr. Brownstone, Sweet Child O' Mine, My Michelle, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, Welcome To The Jungle, Nightrain, Mama Kinaudio/video recording?: audio (incomplete)notes: Axl goes off on people that are against long hair. 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' is dedicated to "gettin' through this bitch we call life the best we can." Axl says they don't play rock n' roll on MTV anymore because all they care about is making money.

12.05.87 - Houston, TXopening for: Alice Cooperaudio/video recording?: nonotes: Supposedly the first show opening for Alice Cooper. Only a few things are known about this show - Axl was late to the venue and some security guards wouldn't let him in! The band jammed for 15 minutes before Axl made it to the stage!

12.18.87 - UIC Pavilion, University Of Illinois-Chicago, Chicago, ILopening for: Alice Cooperset: It's So Easy, Out Ta Get Me, Mr. Brownstone, Sweet Child O' Mine, My Michelle, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, Welcome To The Jungle, Nightrain, Paradise Cityaudio/video recording?: audionotes: Fred Coury of Cinderella on drums. Axl mentions how he is being charged with assault on police officers, which occurred before at a show in Atlanta (11.22.87). Axl tells the crowd how he grew up very close to Chicago and listened to a lot of Chicago radio stations growing up. Slash dedicates 'Nightrain' to about 10 different friends in the audience.poster

12.19.87 - Dane County Coliseum, Madison, WIopening for: Alice Cooperset: It's So Easy, Mr. Brownstone, Move To The City, Used To Love Her, Sweet Child O' Mine, Knockin' On Heaven's Door, Welcome To The Jungle, Blues Jam, Out Ta Get Me, Paradise Cityaudio/video recording?: audionotes: The last show opening for Alice Cooper. Fred Coury of Cinderella on drums filling in for Steven Adler. Before 'It's So Easy,' Axl says that he got jumped in Chicago the night before (12.18) because he had long hair. During the 'Blues Jam,' Axl goes into depth about the scuffle last night. He says that one guy grabbed him and told him he looked like Bon Jovi! Axl replied, “Bon Jovi can suck my dick!”ticket

12.26.87 - Perkins Palace, Pasadena, CAopening acts: Funhouse, Junkyard, LA Gunsset: Mr. Brownstone, Out Ta Get Me, Used To Love Her, Sweet Child O' Mine, My Michelle, Rocket Queen, Knockin' On Heaven's Dooraudio/video recording?: audionotes: This setlist is incomplete. Fred Coury of Cinderella fills in for Steven Adler on drums. A sort of homecoming for GN'R, they hadn't played the LA area about 4 months. Axl talks about Todd Crew for a while before 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door.'flyer

12.31.87 - The Glamour, Los Angeles, CAaudio/video recording?: nonotes: Cool New Year's Eve show with another great young band - Jane's Addiction.flyer

12.31.87 - The Central, Hollywood, CAset: Honky Tonk Womenaudio/video recording?: nonotes: After GN'R's appearance at the Glamour in LA, Axl heads down to Riki Rachtman's New Year's party at the Central in Hollywood. He leads the crowd in a chant of 'Honky Tonk Women.' Axl had wanted to perform a few more songs but the soundman turned the equipment off at 2 a.m.photo

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